2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Subaru XV Headlight Upgrade Malaysia
The Subaru XV GP generation came with halogen headlights, while GT and GU variants may include projector or LED headlights. Malaysian owners commonly upgrade to LED bulbs for improved night visibility. Ensure any LED upgrade uses canbus-compatible bulbs to avoid error messages on the instrument cluster. On GT/GU models with EyeSight, avoid modifications that could affect camera calibration or forward visibility.
Subaru XV Headlight Upgrade
- XV headlight types: GP/GH XV (2012–2017) uses halogen projector low beam; GT XV (2018–2022) has LED standard on higher trims or halogen on base; GU XV (2023+) has LED standard; check your trim level before planning upgrade
- XV halogen projector upgrade: H11 in XV projector housing — LED retrofit is popular; Philips UltinonPro LED H11 gives good output in projector; avoid using LED bulbs in reflector housing — creates glare and poor beam pattern without projector
- XV LED standard trim: GT/GU XV with LED headlights — DRL and main beam are LED; adaptive front lighting (if equipped) adjusts beam angle; if LED module has fault — check fuse first; LED module replacement from authorised workshop